New Lucky China
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, New Lucky China has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. New Lucky China was last inspected on Dec 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Marietta average 87, so New Lucky China trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed, in main kitchen ice machine, an accumulation of dark spots on ice shield and black buildup in top rear portion of interior ice machine. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct within 10 days.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed, in grill prep area, a cell phone, water bottle, and other personal items stored with food for customers. C/A: A designated area shall be used for employee belongings that is separated from customer food. COS: PIC informed employee to move items to a separate shelf.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed, in main kitchen on counter, 2 wet cloths not stored in between use in sanitizer. Observed sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm chlorine. C/A: Cloths in use for wiping food and nonfood-contact surfaces shall be stored in between use in sanitizer with a concentration of 50-100 ppm (Chlorine). COS: PIC replaced sanitizer and placed wiping cloths in dirty towel container.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed, in main kitchen walk in freezer, multiple containers of frozen food stored on ground. C/A: Store food and containers in food at least 6 inches off of the ground. COS: PIC moved containers to shelf.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
78
Nov 21, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several cold holding violations of TCS foods on counter tops through out main kitchen. C/A: TCS cold holding foods shall be 41F or below at all times. COS: PIC was allowed to place items back into cooler. (Taken out an hour prior)
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed German roach activity in the following areas: -Main kitchen order prep area (on box of fortune cookies and near rice cookers on floor) -Main kitchen ware washing area (on floor)
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
82
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several instances where food employees rub their nose and face then proceed to touch clean dishes and prepping food without washing their hands first (main kitchen). C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: PIC instructed the food employees to wash their hands.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink next to 3 compartment sink completely blocked by large containers (main kitchen) Observed hand sink at sushi bar with a hose sitting inside of it. (bar) Observed pitcher sitting inside hand sink next to fryers (main kitchen) C/A: Using a Handwashing Sink 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Items removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dark accumulations inside ice machine (main kitchen) C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct within 10 days.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher sanitized dishes at 0ppm of chlorine. C/A: Ensure dish washer is dispensing 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine. COS: Facility switched to manual washing of dishes at 3 compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Observed sushi menu without identification (*) of which items are offered undercooked or raw. C/A: The permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. 2. Disclosure shall include: (i) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “rawegg Caesar sala...
511-6-1-.04(7)(e)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several soiled wiping cloths stored on counter tops through out main kitchen. C/A: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. COS: Wiping cloths removed.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Lucky China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Lucky China on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Lucky China?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Lucky China.
How does New Lucky China compare to other restaurants in Marietta?
New Lucky China most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.
Has New Lucky China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Lucky China have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Lucky China means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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